Skyworth PV’s latest ‘Villa Photovoltaic’ system features a mounting structure design that aligns with building roof architecture
Mounted with gridline-free full black BC modules, this BIPV system offers sturdiness with appealing black aesthetics
This system carries an operational lifetime of up to 30 years
Skyworth PV, the solar business subsidiary of China’s leading home appliance manufacturer Skyworth Group, has introduced the ‘Villa Photovoltaic’ series building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system, targeting residential villas.
According to the company, this system comprises back contact (BC) PV modules, mounting structures, an energy storage system (ESS), and an energy management system (EMS). Its unique selling proposition is the integration of PV modules and roof structures at a smooth and uniform level, with a visually appealing full-black appearance. The company states that the mounting structure is designed with high-strength materials that align with the villa’s roof architecture (sloped roofs, flat roofs, courtyards, or balconies) and load-carrying capacity. The company’s BC modules mounted on this structure create a front gridline-free, full-black appearance common in standard BIPV systems. Without going into the details, Skyworth says its latest BIPV system features multiple-layer-based waterproofing to prevent water leakage through the roof. Together, these attributes make the BIPV system an integral part of the building, compared to standard alternatives.
In terms of power generation, the company offers 66 (132 half-cells) and 78 (156 half-cells) cell-based BC modules. The former delivers a power output of up to 660 W and an efficiency of up to 24.4%, while the latter is rated for a maximum power and efficiency of 780 W and 24.3%, respectively. These 2 modules, featuring black aluminum frames, have dimensions of 2,382 × 1,134 × 30 mm and 2,465 × 1,303 × 33 mm, respectively. This system can also connect to a home energy storage system to maximize self-consumption and create multiple revenue streams. Given the complexity of different operational functionalities in real time, the company’s ASTISTOS EMS enables system visualization and analyzes power generation, consumption, and storage.
The company claims that it can deliver its system within 48 hours starting from site survey. In addition to fast turnaround time, the company maintains quality by utilizing drone-based aerial survey and AI-algorithm-based modeling. Regarding the after-sales services, the company offers a premium service to prosumers that includes annual maintenance, customer care services, insurance of the system, and inverter replacement warranty for 1 year.
Skyworth offers a 30-year operation warranty on this new BIPV system, backed by a 30-year module performance warranty.
